In response to a recent social media post by Mr. Feroz Gulam Mohammed made on the 11th of December 2024 against Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited is baseless and uncalled for.
Fiji Hardwood Corporation refutes claims by Mr. Feroz Gulam Mohammed and wish to advise that Fiji Hardwood Corporation is governed under the Company Acts of 2015 and the Public Enterprises Act of 2019 as a State-owned Enterprise.
Fiji Hardwood had the honor of participating in the 2024 Global Legal and Sustainable Timber Forum held in Macao, China, from September 11th to 12th.
This event brought together around 700 representatives from forestry industries, professional foresters, academics, and civil society organizations across Asia, Africa, and South America. Fiji was the sole representative from the Oceania region.
Fiji Hardwood recently facilitated an important consultation in Labasa, bringing together trustees from six forest-based mahogany plantations in Vanua Levu. The gathering included key stakeholders from the Ministry of Forestry, Fiji Mahogany Trust, Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited (FHCL), and the iTaukei Land Trust Board (iTLTB).
At Fiji Hardwood, we are dedicated to maintaining a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with our landowners. Our General Manager, Semi Dranibaka, recently emphasized this commitment, highlighting the benefits derived from our mahogany plantations.
A history in the making today, 30th Jan 2024, as FHCL paid out its first advanced lease payment to iTLTB for landowners.
The Hon. Minister of iTaukei Affairs, Hon. Ifereimi Vasu, received the payment from the Chairman, General Manager and Board of FHCL.